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India will face the West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati with an opportunity to seal the series. The hosts will enter the match with confidence after winning the opening game in convincing fashion. West Indies posted 295/7 in the first ODI, with Justin Greaves scoring a century. However, Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul helped India restrict the visitors after they had appeared on course for a total closer to 350. India’s chase was powered by outstanding centuries from Virat Kohli and captain

Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar was defeated by Japan’s Taizo Yoshida in the men’s Greco-Roman 87kg semifinal at the Asian Games 2026 on September 30. Yoshida secured an 11-0 victory by technical superiority to book his place in the final. Despite the semifinal defeat, Sunil Kumar remains in medal contention and will compete in the bronze medal match against a repechage contender. Sunil had started his campaign strongly, defeating Tajikistan’s Muhammad Sultonzoda 9-0 by technical superiority in the opening round. Indian Women’s Compound Team

UAE pair Fatima Al Janahi and Aisha Al Awadhi made an impressive start to the women’s doubles padel competition at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Tuesday. The duo defeated Lilia Msayki and Maria Bredi of Lebanon 6-3, 7-6 in their opening-round match to advance to the next stage. UAE Duo Show Strong Partnership Aisha Al Awadhi praised her partnership with Fatima after their first-round victory, highlighting their understanding and ability to support each other on court. She said Fatima complements her

Dubai Basketball continued their impressive start to the new EuroLeague season with a second consecutive victory at Coca-Cola Arena, defeating Spanish giants Barcelona 94-87 on Tuesday. The win came just days after Dubai Basketball recorded a thrilling 78-77 victory over Real Madrid, giving the UAE’s first professional basketball club two memorable wins against two of Europe’s biggest teams. Dubai Basketball Defeat Barcelona Backed by a passionate home crowd, Dubai Basketball produced another outstanding performance to overcome Barcelona. The visitors led 25-23 at the

Brazilian jockey Bernardo Pinheiro has returned to the UAE ahead of the new racing season, the Dubai Racing Club announced on Tuesday. The 30-year-old jockey, who has a large following on Instagram, will once again ride for Salem bin Ghadayer’s Fazza Stables. He returns to the UAE after a successful stint in Malaysia, where he recorded an impressive 20.4 per cent win strike rate. Pinheiro described his summer as a memorable one after competing in Malaysia. After the previous UAE season ended, he

Greece stunned hosts Germany with a 1-0 victory in their Nations League Group A2 clash on Sunday, with Dimitris Kourbelis scoring the decisive goal in the 74th minute. The result gave Greece their first-ever win in 11 meetings against Germany and moved them to the top of Group A2 with six points from two matches. Germany remains on one point. Kourbelis Seals Historic Greek Victory Germany dominated possession for much of the opening half, enjoying almost 80% of the ball, but they struggled

The UAE booked their place in the Gulf Cup semifinals after a convincing 3-0 victory over defending champions Bahrain in Jeddah on Sunday. The UAE delivered an impressive attacking performance at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium, controlling the Group B match through strong midfield play and effective passing. Ousmane Gives UAE the Lead The UAE took the lead in the 30th minute when Ousmane found the back of the net. The goal gave the UAE confidence as they continued to control possession

Pakistan cricket star Babar Azam will be part of the upcoming DP World International League T20 (ILT20) season in the UAE, with the former Pakistan captain included in the list of players ahead of the tournament’s Player Auction. The announcement has added another major international name to the UAE’s IPL-style T20 competition, which features six teams. Global T20 Stars Included in Player List Babar Azam is among several internationally recognised T20 players included in the auction list. Other major names include: Their inclusion

Eighteen-year-old Mariam Kareem made a remarkable Asian Games debut on Monday, winning the UAE’s first gold medal of the ongoing Games in Nagoya. Kareem claimed the women’s 400m hurdles title with a Games-record time of 54.31 seconds, delivering a standout performance on the track. Kareem Breaks Asian Games Record After qualifying for the final with a personal-best time of 55.14 seconds in the heats on Sunday, Kareem produced an even stronger performance in the final. Her time of 54.31 seconds secured the gold

India began their three-match ODI series against the West Indies with a convincing eight-wicket victory in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 and Shubman Gill made 110 as India chased down 296 in just 41.4 overs. Kohli Reaches 15,000 ODI Runs Kohli produced a landmark performance, reaching 15,000 ODI runs during his innings. He became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach the milestone in men's ODI cricket. The 37-year-old reached the landmark in his 303rd ODI innings,

The UAE secured their place in the Gulf Cup 27 semifinals after defeating defending champions Bahrain 3-0 in their Group B match at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. The victory gave the UAE six points from two matches and kept them at the top of the group on goal difference. Othman Camara Gives UAE Early Lead The UAE controlled much of the opening period and broke the deadlock in the 30th minute. Othman Camara opened the scoring to give

India made a great start to their three-match ODI series against West Indies, recording an eight-wicket win in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill both hit centuries with the bat as India chased down West Indies' 295 for seven with ease. West Indies had earlier posted a decent 295 for seven after being put in. However, India's solid batting ensured there were no issues reaching the target with half an hour to spare in the match. West Indies Build Strong Opening

The UAE is set to welcome its first international professional sumo competition this weekend, bringing elite wrestlers from Japan, Mongolia and Egypt to Abu Dhabi for a 36-bout showdown. The All-Star Sumo Competition will take place at Space42 Arena on Saturday, September 26, marking the first time international professional sumo will be staged in the UAE. The one-day event will feature nine wrestlers weighing between 140kg and 250kg, with several competitors boasting hundreds of professional bouts. Hosted by the Department of Culture and

The UAE made a strong start to their Arabian Gulf Cup campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Yemen at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Thursday. Giménez Leads UAE to Comfortable Victory The Whites dominated the Group B encounter, with Argentina-born attacking midfielder Giménez scoring twice to help secure a commanding victory. Yemen struggled to contain the UAE's attacking pressure throughout the match. The UAE doubled their advantage in the 36th minute when Yemen defender Nader Sahal scored an own

Thailand’s Puripol Boonson will aim to establish himself as one of Asia’s leading sprinters when he competes for the men’s 100m gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Boonson made history in December by becoming the first Southeast Asian runner to break the 10-second barrier, clocking 9.94 seconds on home soil. He enters the Games in good form after recording 9.99 seconds at a race in the Czech Republic last month. Hangzhou Silver Medallist Returns Boonson made a strong impression at the Hangzhou

The UAE advanced to the quarterfinals of the Esports competition at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday after securing a 3-0 victory over Palestine. UAE Advances in Fighting Games The UAE first faced Japan and suffered a 3-0 defeat before responding with a convincing 3-0 win against Palestine in the fighting games events. The competition featured Street Fighter 6, TEKKEN 8 and The King of Fighters XV. The UAE team will now compete in the quarterfinals on Friday. Abdullah Mohammed Saif

Smriti Mandhana produced a brilliant batting performance as India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs to win the women’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games on Tuesday. The victory gave India their second consecutive Asian Games gold medal in women’s cricket, following their triumph at the 2022 Games in China. Mandhana Leads India to Record Total India posted a record 216-3 in the final at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nagoya, registering the highest total in Asian Games women’s cricket. Mandhana was

North Korea’s Ri Song Gum delivered a historic performance at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, winning the country’s first gold medal of the Games while setting three world records in the women’s 49kg weightlifting category. Ri Breaks Three World Records Ri produced a remarkable performance across both disciplines. She lifted 94kg in the snatch, surpassing the previous world record of 93kg by one kilogram. The North Korean lifter then broke the clean and jerk world record twice. She first lifted 116kg

England secured an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, with Will Jacks producing a match-winning all-round performance. Jacks claimed career-best bowling figures of 5-22 and also scored an unbeaten 46, helping England continue their strong recent form in the format. England Post 265 in Chester-le-Street After winning the toss and choosing to bat, England were bowled out for 265 in 48.1 overs. Captain Harry Brook led the scoring with an impressive 67 from 69 balls, while

Qatar’s motorsport star Nasser Al-Attiyah achieved a remarkable sporting double on Wednesday after winning shooting gold at the Asian Games in the same year he secured another Dakar Rally title. Qatar Wins Men’s Skeet Gold The 55-year-old Al-Attiyah was part of the Qatar men’s skeet team that claimed the gold medal in Nagoya. Qatar finished ahead of Kuwait and India to take the top spot. The victory added another major achievement to Al-Attiyah’s impressive sporting career. Third Asian Games Gold Medal Al-Attiyah has